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Martyn Armstrong, new author of "Debunking Addiction," shares his views on addiction recovery and how improving his mental health was key to his sobriety.

Introduction to Martyn Armstrong (Momo), Author of 'Debunking Addiction'

My name is Martyn Armstrong (Momo, as I'm more commonly known in online circles); I'm a new blogger for "Debunking Addiction" at HealthyPlace. Next January, I'll cross the threshold of 10 years of sobriety. Still, other than a few Twitter threads on my journey, I'm relatively new to discussing addiction and mental health. And I feel excited (and, if I'm honest, slightly nervous) about sharing my experiences. Addiction and mental health play significant roles in my everyday life. And, though it sounds odd, there are upsides to both.

I've experienced both schizoaffective voices and bone on bone arthritis in my knees. Is one worse? It's a tough call. Find out if one is worse at HealthyPlace.

Creative Schizophrenia

Schizoaffective Voices Versus Arthritis: Which Is Worse?

Anxiety results in avoiding situations that cause it. This article talks about why this is a problem and how to keep from avoiding triggers.

Treating Anxiety

Avoidance Is Not Helpful for My Anxiety

Experiencing betrayal trauma is devastating but can be overcome over time. Learn more about this at HealthyPlace.

Mental Health for the Digital Generation

On First Love, Betrayal Trauma, and Moving On

Being an individual isn't always comfortable or fun, but it's always worthwhile.

Living a Blissful Life

The Difficult Path of Individualism

For people who are grieving the loss of loved ones, holidays can be difficult to celebrate. Thankfully, there are many coping techniques. For Father's Day this year, I am honoring my dad by sharing some writing prompts about his place in my life.

Getting Through Tough Times

6 Writing Prompts for Father's Day

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Emotional Health? And How To Improve it?

People use the different symptoms of mental illness to identify mental health disorders. This symptom checker shows common mental illness symptoms.

Mental Illness Overview

What Are the Symptoms of Mental Illness?

Mental Illness Overview

The History of Mental Illness

Some doctors are concerned that too much emphasis is being placed on the relatively small risk of taking Prozac during pregnancy vs. the health of the mother.

Mental Illness Overview

Is Taking Prozac Safe During Pregnancy?

Is it safe and effective to switch from a psychiatric medication to an alternative treatment while trying to conceive or during pregnancy?

Mental Illness Overview

Alternative Mental Health Treatments During Pregnancy

Positive psychology is the scientific approach to therapy and stress management, but does it actually work? Find out here at HealthyPlace.

Mental Illness Overview

What Is Positive Psychology and Why Is It Important?

Recent Mental Health Articles

Teen Sex

Your Budding Daughter: Some Practical Suggestions for Parents

What? Already? Puberty in Girls, Step By Step

Body Image

Being Overweight Affects Your Sex Drive

Being overweight hampers your sex life Add a bad time in bed to the list of ways

I eat lots of food, drink more than I should and the weight is hurting my sex life. I don't even find myself attractive and I'm afraid to have relationships with women. Time for rehab.

Body Image

Lots of Food. No Sex. Time for Rehab

I'M AN ADDICT.

You can stay centered when external problems rock you to the core. Learn how to be centered when life is at its worst at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

How to Stay Centered When Life Feels Out of Control

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Self-advocating for your mental health is an important skill to learn. But sometimes, it can be intimidating to talk to your doctor. Learn to get past it at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Self-Advocate for Your Mental Health: How to Talk to Doctors

Self-Advocate for Your Mental Health: How to Talk to Doctors From the HealthyPlace Mental Hea

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

Mental-Health-Newsletter

Choosing What We Pay Attention to Affects Our Mental Health

What we pay attention to matters. We're hardwired with a negativity bias, but we don't have to stay in negativity. Learn what to pay attention to at HealthyPlace.

Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

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Wondering: Do I have?

Experiencing symptoms of mental illness but are unsure of what they mean? Get trusted information, take a psychological test to help determine possible causes and treatments.

More conditions >